Hand Sanitizer Increases Productivity

Live Science has a report on a study conducted with administrative office workers testing the effect of introducing regular use of hand sanitizer. The study showed that those who were asked to use hand sanitizer five times a day reported less illness and reduced symptoms from illness than those who engaged in their normal hand washing routines. Workers who used the hand sanitizer were out less often for illnesses such as the common cold and sinusitis.While the sample for the study was small there may be some good information here that could do with some further research. Using hand sanitizer or increasing hand washing habits, especially during cold and flu season, can help to reduce the chance of contracting a cold or influenza and can reduce the risk of sinusitis or other illnesses. If you have questions about strategies you can take to avoid or treat sinusitis or allergies you may experience in the workplace, contact our office for more information.